$1,450 / set
H 37.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star embellishments on the Crest
Brass
$8,500 / set
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Tortoise Shell Lounge Chairs/ Marquis by Theodore Alexander, Fauteuils
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Tortoise Shell Lounge Chairs/ Marquis by Theodore Alexander, Fauteuils A stunning pair of
Fabric, Wood
$3,717Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 21.26 in D 24.41 in
Luxury Set Of Six Theodore Alexander Leather Dining Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Crawley, GB
Fine set of 6 modern spiral turned chestnut dining chairs by Theodore Alexander. The seats and
Leather, Chestnut
$4,137Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Fine Set of 8 Leather Bamboo-Effect Dining Chairs Made by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Crawley, GB
fine set of eight modern turned wooden bamboo-effect dining chairs by Theodore Alexander, the seats
Leather, Oak
$1,172
H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
ART DECO STYLE THEODORE ALEXANDER OFFICE SIDE CHAIR WITH PONY HiDE SEAT
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pulborough, GB
Theodore Alexander, captures the elegance and sophistication of the era. The chair features a striking
Hardwood
$3,500 / set
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Six English Oak Faux Bamboo Six-Splat Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Germantown, MD
version of An "Evening with the Friends Side Chair" by Theodore Alexander. Overall measurements with 22
Hardwood, Faux Bamboo, Mahogany, Oak
Lancashire Dining Chairs by Theodore Alexander Set of 4
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (4) Lancashire Style Dining Chairs by THEODORE ALEXANDER
Wood, Leather
MCM Dining Chairs by Theodore Alexander - Set of 6
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs in Velvet by THEODORE ALEXANDER With Klismos legs capped in chrome. Coloration: Fabric is Taupe
Chrome
12 Traditional Style Leather Seat Dining Chairs by Theodore Alexander
Located in Houston, TX
Set comprised of two arm chairs and ten side chairs. Each Having finely carved splat backs and
Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 34 in D 34 in
20th-C. Art Deco Style Channel Back Club Chairs by Theodore Alexander, Pair
By TRS
Located in Kennesaw, GA
chairs by TRS for Theodore Alexander. Although the upholstery is not strong, it is difficult to miss the
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.75 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Theodore Alexander Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six carved mahogany shield back dining chairs By Theodore Alexander
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 42.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Theodore Alexander Spanish Revival Carved Mahogany Arm Desk Chair Velvet Seat
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming late 20th century arm chair by Theodore Alexander. Features a mahogany framed with
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 44 in W 33 in D 27 in
Theodore Alexander TRS Upholstery Mahogany Striped Fabric Fireside Wing Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Theodore Alexander TRS Upholstery Mahogany Striped Fabric Fireside Wing Chair Dimensions : 44
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Theodore Alexander Carved Gilt Arm Chairs, Pair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency arm chairs. Made by the iconic Theodore Alexander group
Cane
Set of 6 Silver Leaf Ebonized French Regency Style Dining Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Theodore Alexander though not labeled. The chairs features gorgeous upholstery in what appears to be silk
Walnut
Contemporary Roll-Arm Chair and Matching Ottoman by Keno Bros.
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Astoria, NY
A contemporary cream linen roll arm chair and ottoman by Keno Bros. with curved stainless legs
Stainless Steel
French Bergiere Chair by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an beautiful 20th century French cane backed Bergiere chair by Theodore Alexander of NY
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 39 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Theodore Alexander Sheraton Style Mahogany Brown Leather Side Desk Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite late 20th century side chair by Theodore Alexander. Designed in the manner of
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Theodore Alexander Georgian Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Leather Arm Desk Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately arm chair by Theodore Alexander. Modeled after a traditional Georgian Period Queen Anne
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six Theodore Alexander Sommer Dining Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six beech hardwood dining chairs designed by Theodore Alexander. The set of
Fabric, Beech
Set of Eight English Regency Walnut Caned Dining Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight English regency style dining chairs hand-crafted by Theodore Alexander. The
Bronze
Theodore Alexander Set of 2 Skirted Upholstered Chairs
Located in Sparks Glencoe, MD
Absolutely gorgeous set of 2 upholstered skirted wingback chairs by Theodore Alexander. The chairs
Upholstery
THEODORE ALEXANDER Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Theodore Alexander, Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of eight dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style by Theodore Alexander of Hickory, North
Brass
Regency Style Dining Chairs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in New Haven, CT
This Classic set of eight Regency style dining chairs was produced by Theodore Alexander. It is
Mahogany
$2,063Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 35.75 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
Metal, Iron
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
$3,594Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
$670Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$1,372 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$810Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$16,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
French Art Deco Style Brown Leather Ebonized Frame Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco Style Brown Leather Ebonized Frame Dining Side Chairs - Set of 8. Item featured has remarkable quality and construction, brass capped ball form feet, ebonized solid ...
Brass
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$5,800 / set
H 42.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chairs are probably circa 1960s, the upholster...
Upholstery, Wood
$117,229
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.